As you may know, each semester part of your tuition and fees supports the Green Campus
Initiative. The University of Memphis Sustainable Campus (Green) Fee Committee provides
funding for approved proposals to make the University of Memphis campus more sustainable.
Former President Raines stated, “To address environmental challenges, we are becoming
a leader in sustainable technologies and practices while acting as a model for the
community.”

The Green Fee Committee has received a proposal for funding for undergraduate green
internships for Spring 2015. Based on funding received, selected students will be provided the opportunity to
work with a campus or community partner to enhance the student’s understanding of
sustainability and to assist in the organization’s efforts to promote sustainability.

The Green Internship occurs during the Fall and Spring semesters. If you are interested
in applying for the Green Internship, please review the information below.

What is a green internship? A green internship is an educational/work experience sponsored by an organization
that promotes sustainability in areas such as:

Energy efficiency

Utility conservation

Environmental protection

Recycling

Who is eligible to apply for a green internship? Undergraduate students who have:

first-generation or low-income or students with a disability

minimum sophomore standing at time of application

minimum 2.75 grade point average

minimum of one or more regular semesters (fall/spring) remaining before graduation.

Undergraduate students who have active status in the Student Success Programs (SSP)
will be given first consideration after meeting these requirements.

What are the green internship requirements? Students selected for a Green Internship are required to:

satisfactorily complete an approved learning contract

Internship Course in Academic Major or

UNIV 4000 - Community Internship

earn 3 semester hours of academic credit

work 150 clock hours during the semester

present internship experience at Green Internships Recognition Event

What do selected green interns earn? Interns earn a stipend of $10 per hour or $1500 for the semester plus $200 to assist
with tuition costs for an academic internship for a total of $1700. University stipends
will be distributed bi-monthly.